ATV COURSE

ATV and UTV Rider Training (CSC Certification)

We provide professional ATV / UTV training in association with the Canada Safety Council (CSC) in order to develop safe confident off-road operators.

Whether you’re a seasoned weekend warrior, new recreational rider or a commercial operator, this course will offer you invaluable knowledge in the safe operations of your off-road vehicle in a multitude of terrain types and trail conditions.

The Canada Safety Council Operator Safety Training course (ATV or UTV) is taught by an experienced certified instructor and is good for life once completed! This is the only nationally recognized certification meeting and complying with all commercial work sector regulations. Our Driving School offers the CSC certification course all year round.

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WHAT THE COURSE CAN OFFER

The rider will gain knowledge from a certified CSC Instructor based on field-tested techniques, to provide a fun and safe way to learn how to properly operate their ATV or UTV (Side by Side).

INCLUDES:

How to prepare for a fun safe ride with all the proper protective riding gear, and any other gear you may need.

General riding instruction and techniques such as proper posture, gear shifting, breaking, turning and parking.

How to get familiar with your ATV or UTV, including proper pre-ride inspections of your vehicle, familiarization with your controls and how to properly and safely start your vehicle.

Techniques to properly access hazardous situations while riding.

How to assess the terrain, spot hazards while riding and how to avoid them safely

How and when to use advanced techniques such as the K-turn and U-turn

How to ride up a hill and over obstacles which may obstruct the trail.

Introduction to Safety Awareness, and off-road operations.

The safe way to load and unload machine in the back of vehicles or trailers including safe winching techniques

Advances skills including sharp turns at high speeds, quick turns and swerves and breaking quickly safely.

At the end of the lessons you will take a small ride with the instructor in real off-road terrain and trails to practice and reinforce what you have learned with the course.

A course material handbook is provided for the student to take home and review afterwards. Upon completion, the student will receive a CSC Certificate of Completion, get registered for future updates and receive a CSC sticker.

Workplace / Industrial / Construction regulations

In the industrial and construction industries it is mandatory that the Employer ensures all operators of mobile equipment or vehicles be competent persons as per Industrial Reg. 851 Sect 54(1)(d) and Construction Reg. 213 Sect 96 (1). Our course satisfies all requirements to meet these legislations, providing your workers with the proper training and techniques to be competent operators.

As for Employers, it is your duty according to the Occupational Health and Safety act to instruct, inform and supervise workers to protect their health and safety [clause 25(2)(a)] this includes the use of off-road vehicles such as ATV’s and UTV’s.

Help prevent workplace injuries or fatalities by providing your employees with our CSC certified ATV or UTV operator course. Prepare them for the endless types of unpredictable terrain your workers will face while utilizing these vehicles.

Save on travel expenses; have us come to you with our off-site training available.

FAQ

Where and how can I take the course?

In-class lessons are offered yearlong at Our Driving School in Sault Ste Marie. Off-site demonstration locations will change based on time of year.

What do I need for the course?

We require that you have the following,

An ATV or UTV that will pass a TCLOC inspection. This must be handed in prior to participation.

T- Tires and wheels are in good condition, all the tire bolts are tight

No overly aggressive mud tires will be allowed on the course.

C- Controls and Cables are all in good working order

L- Lights and Electrics are all in good working order

O- Oil and Fuel, you have enough in your vehicle to complete the course

C- Chain, Drive Shaft, Chassis and suspension, all these must be in good working order.

If you don’t own an ATV or UTV, Our Driving School has some available for rent.